Cincinnati
Bengals
2-0
20
FINAL
44
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 44-20, solidifying their position in the early season as a formidable contender. With Week 3 underway, the Steelers showcased their offensive prowess, leaving the Bengals struggling to keep pace.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a stellar performance, throwing for an impressive 460 yards and six touchdowns. He found a favorite target in Mike Wallace, who racked up a remarkable 315 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, Jaylen Warren contributed on the ground, adding 29 rushing yards to the Steelersโ explosive offensive display.
On the defensive side, Payton Wilson led the charge with five total tackles, helping to contain any potential threats from the Bengalsโ offense. While the Steelers' defense was solid, the game truly turned when Rodgers connected with Wallace for a 77-yard touchdown in the second quarter, which shifted momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. The Bengals struggled to recover from that blow, ultimately falling short in their efforts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 460 | 6 | 1 | 138.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 288 | 3 | 2 | 98.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Wallace | WR | 8 | 315 | 39.4 | 64 | 4 | 71 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 94 | 13.4 | 29 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 41 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chad Johnson | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | โ | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jack Endries | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Robert Tonyan | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Allen | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 25 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

